Archive for the Easy Dinner Category

Before the holiday baking begins, let’s talk Chinese food–more specifically sesame chicken. Although I’ve embarked fearlessly on Asian cuisine in past recipes; ginger fried rice, sesame-crusted salmon, and Asian chicken salad, I’ve always been intimidated when it comes to frying. Not just because of the fat factor – I am also terrified of burning myself with hot [...]

I can’t believe that tomorrow is the first day of Fall already. This summer flew by! Below is a transitional recipe to ease us into the season. Eggplant parm is classic comfort food, but the eggplant is baked, and the cheese is reduced fat. Maybe I am reaching. This is however, one of those meals [...]

Memorial Day weekend marks the official kick off to summer, and what a weekend it was! Along with the BBQs and Patriotism, Monday also brought along a heat wave that sent temperatures into the 90s across the East Coast. Thankfully we were at the beach and had the benefit of a nice ocean breeze. Even [...]

Rumor has it that as soon as Monday, I may be able to put my parka jacket in the closet for some much needed rest. I celebrated this potential event by bringing some Spring into my kitchen. I thought maybe if I cook and dress like it’s above 40 degrees, then maybe it will start warming [...]

Laura Bakes posted her pumpkin cookies on the Knot. Check out her post here, and for all you brides out there, she wrote a great feature on the NYC flower district with some inspirational flower pics. Laura, I am in love with anemones also, they are gorgeous! Check out her site: Saying “I Do” So, let’s talk [...]

It’s been unseasonably warm in NY the last few days, so I thought it unwise to tempt you with hot soup. Thankfully, the temperature has fallen to a more autumn-appropriate degree and soup is back on the menu. Last weekend at the farm one of my finds was butternut squash, a very intimidating vegetable. My [...]

My parents have upped their garden game this summer, and are starting to grow vegetables at an alarming rate. So far, I have been the beneficiary of eggplant, summer squash, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes. Sadly, with no outdoor space of my own, the only thing I grow is basil…in my windowsill. Actually not totally [...]

My dear Krissy has finally relinquished control as soul web master of Dining Detour to her bff (yours truly) an equal lover of everything dining (and dirty martini) related. In doing so, she is going to allow me to make a guest post from time to time to share my own favorite tried and true recipes. Thanks Kristin for dropping the velvet ropes for the VIP treatment:).

With summer in full swing, our new grill is also our new favorite accessory. Now, I am not claiming that I have any clue how to even turn the grill on, but I have been a recipient of many wonderful meals it has produced. Steve can keep his title of grill master, and I am perfectly comfortable to help shop and prep, and let him and the grill do the rest.